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Here's what could be causing your problem. Many of the 51 Fords were equipped with the dual diaphragm pumps which take a lot of push to operate, and sometimes what happens eventually is the eccentric on the cam wears until there is very little travel on the pushrod, and hard starting becomes no start at all. I bought a '51 sedan cheap several years ago in this condition. Run an electric full time and no problem. ..B.